There are a lot of considerations when choosing the right tour including the pacing of the itinerary. To help you better understand a tour’s pacing, we’ve created five pacing levels: Leisurely, Balanced, Moderate, and Fast.
Some travelers enjoy a more relaxing tour that allows them to sleep in or go to bed early and where they only have to unpack their bags once or twice, while others prefer to maximize what they see with full days of sightseeing and travel to as many cities as they can.
Leisurely Paced Tours
For travelers looking to enjoy more time in 1-3 cities to tour at a relaxed pace with plenty of free time. Expect to enjoy half-day tours most days with a free day in most cities to explore independently. There are few to no early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you can expect to stay in most accommodations for 4+ nights. Some days may be more fast-paced than others, and adding optional tours may make this tour feel more fast-paced.
Balanced Paced Tours
For travelers looking to see more but still enjoy some free time. Expect either half-day or full-day tours most days with a free day or free half-day to explore independently in most cities. There may be a few early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 3+ nights. Some days may be more fast-paced than others, and adding optional tours may make this tour feel more fast-paced.
Exploring Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle—with Thai cooking class. View Tour ❯
Exploring Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle—with a Thai cooking class. View Tour ❯
See top sites in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Includes Burj Khalifa, Dhow dinner cruise and desert safari. View Tour ❯
Featuring Dublin, Belfast, Derry, Galway, Killarney and Limerick. Plus Giant’s Causeway, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry. View Tour ❯
Explore Casablanca, Marrakesh, Dades, Erfoud, Fez and Rabat plus enjoy a desert camel ride. View Tour ❯
Experience the magic of Christmas with visits to festive markets in Zagreb, Ljubljana, Munich, and more! View Tour ❯
Visit sites in Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Bali. Buddhist temples, floating fishing village and Victoria Peak. View Tour ❯
Includes Cape Town, Kruger National Park, eSwatini, Zululand, Soweto and Hluhluwe National Park, and Victoria Falls. View Tour ❯
Includes Cape Town, Kruger National Park, eSwatini (Swaziland), Zululand, Soweto and Hluhluwe National Park. View Tour ❯
Explore Spain from Madrid to Seville to Barcelona and more! Along the way enjoy the country's must-sees and delicious regional tastings. View Tour ❯
Explore historic capital cities like Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, along with picturesque countryside spots. View Tour ❯
Immerse yourself in the endless charm Central Europe has to offer. Visit Prague, Vienna, Budapest and the Polish cities of Krakow and Warsaw. View Tour ❯
Moderately Paced Tours
For travelers looking to keep busy so they can see more of the destination. Expect full-day tours most days with some limited free time at specific sites, for meals, and/or in the evenings. You can expect several early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 2+ nights (with limited 1-night stays). Some days may be more fast-paced than others, and adding optional tours may make this tour feel more fast-paced.
Exploring Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Lampang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle—with a Thai cooking class. View Tour ❯
Travel from Havana to the Las Terrazas eco-community and onward to Cienfuegos, and Trinidad with cultural exchanges. View Tour ❯
Highlights include Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa and Kyoto, plus bullet train and historic village of Shirakawago. View Tour ❯
Highlights include Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa and Kyoto, plus bullet train and historic village of Shirakawago and Osaka. View Tour ❯
See Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Lima. View Tour ❯
See Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Lima, and the Ballestas Islands and Nazca Lines from Paracas. View Tour ❯
Taste your way through Sicily on our food and wine tour. Visit Palermo, Mt. Etna, Syracuse, and more! View Tour ❯
Visit Palermo, Mt. Etna, Syracuse, Mellieha, and more all while sampling delicious dishes and wines. View Tour ❯
Visit some of India's most incredible places from the Taj Mahal to Ranthambore National Park to the Pink City of Jaipur. View Tour ❯
Visit some of India's most incredible places from the Taj Mahal to Ranthambore National Park to the Pink City of Jaipur plus Varanasi. View Tour ❯
Explore fascinating and mystical Nepal and Bhutan. See the majestic Himalayan mountains, Buddhist temples, and so much more! View Tour ❯
Experience Croatia and Slovenia: Zagreb, Bled, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes, Split and Dubrovnik, plus a visit to Republic of Montenegro. View Tour ❯
Highlights are Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Reserve. Guided wildlife viewing. View Tour ❯
Highlights are Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara National Reserve, and the Serengeti with wildlife safaris. View Tour ❯
Discover unique Monuments Valley, colorful Bryce Canyon, and the majestic Grand Canyon. Find awe-inspiring vistas in Zion, marvel at the rock formation of the Arches, and connect with the vast canyons of Canyonlands. View Tour ❯
Explore classical cities from Athens to Olympia plus an idyllic cruise that visits Mykonos, Santorini, and more! View Tour ❯
Discover the biodiversity and culture of Ecuador. Explore Quito, Otavalo, the Galápagos Islands, and more View Tour ❯
Explore Reykjavik and Vik with multiple opportunities to see the northern lights. Plus Gullfoss, Geysir and Blue Lagoon. View Tour ❯
Features Cairo, Great Pyramids of Giza, Nile Cruise, Karnak and Luxor. View Tour ❯
Features Cairo, Great Pyramids of Giza, Nile Cruise, Karnak, Luxor and Alexandria View Tour ❯
See Cairo, the Pyramids, and Luxor plus Petra and the Dead Sea on our Splendors of Egypt trip. Features 3-night Nile cruise. View Tour ❯
See top sites in Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa and Tuscany. View Tour ❯
See top sites in Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast. View Tour ❯
Visit Porto, Coimbra, Evora and Lisbon. Includes day trip to medieval Obidos. View Tour ❯
Highlights of Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Izmir, Ephesus, Canakkale and Troy. View Tour ❯
Explore Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Hoi An, Halong Bay and Hanoi. Includes 3 nights in Siem Reap (Cambodia) and Temples of Angkor Wat. View Tour ❯
Fast Paced Tours
For more adventurous travelers who want to experience it all, expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods of 4+ hours at a time (up to 2 times per day) with scheduled times to rest, enjoy a snack, or explore independently. Included touring may feature hiking, and/or stairs on uneven terrain at potentially high altitudes.
